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Here’s where to celebrate Veterans Day across Central Florida

These cities, theme parks and more are hosting festivities and discounts to honor veterans this week

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As Americans across the country take a moment to thank our veterans this Wednesday, celebrations can be found throughout Central Florida.

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SeaWorld Orlando

What: Patriotic Picnic at SeaWorld Orlando

When: Nov. 15 noon - 4 p.m.

Where: 7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, Fla. 32821

Cost: $10-$15*

*Theme park admission is required.

For additional Veterans Day displays and service tributes at SeaWorld Orlando, click here.

Click here to find additional Veterans Day discounts, free meals and other retail offers.

Walt Disney World

What: Veterans Day Flag Retreat

When: Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.

Where: Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom

1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. 32830

Cost: Theme park admission is required.

For additional Veterans Day displays and service tributes at Walt Disney World, click here.

READ: Veterans Day 2026: What’s open and closed

Sanford

What: Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony

When: Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

Where: Veterans Memorial Park

300 E. 1st St, Sanford, Fla. 32771

Oviedo

What: Veterans Day Observance

When: Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5 p.m.

Where: Oviedo Veterans Tribute Center - Lake Park

299 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo, Fla. 32765

Apopka

What: Veterans Day Program

When: Nov. 11 at 11 a.m.

Where: Kit Land Nelson Park

10 N Forest Ave, Apopka, Fla. 32703

Lake Mary

What: Veterans Day Salute: Coffee and Conversation and Ceremony

When: Nov. 11 at 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Where: Lake Mary City Hall

Central Park, 100 N. Country Club Road, Lake Mary, Fla. 32746

Bonus: Tactical Brewing Company

Although technically not a Veterans Day celebration, this Veteran-owned brewery is hosting its eighth anniversary celebration, dubbed “A Fever Dream on Crayon Street,” this weekend.

When: Nov. 15 noon - 5 p.m.

Where: 4882 New Broad St, Orlando, Fla. 32814

Cost: Free admission, open to the public

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